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April Murray, age 41, of Russell Springs

April Murray, 41, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Thursday, August 4th, at Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY April was born in Somerset, KY on April 14, 1981, a daughter of Chestelene (Hammond) and Aubrey Popplewell, […]

57 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 57 new COVID-19 cases in Russell County last week. Looking at case totals from neighboring counties, Pulaski County reported 126 cases, Wayne County reported 85, Adair County 55, […]

Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charge Monday

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a drug-related charge by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Monday evening, according to jail records. Felecia Nicole Bunch, age 33, was arrested for possession of a controlled […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges Sunday

A Russell Springs man was arrested on several drug-related and other charges by Russell Springs Police on Sunday evening, according to jail records. Leeonious Collins, age 40, was arrested on charges of possession of a […]

Russell Co. unemployment rate is 5.5%

Russell County’s unemployment numbers continue to be the highest in the Lake Cumberland area, although unemployment has dropped significantly over the past year in the county. According to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, […]